EU programmes and funds financed from the EU budget and NextGenerationEU
The list below provides an overview of the funding opportunities financed by the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework and NextGenerationEU by heading, cluster, and programme or fund (most of the programmes implemented under shared management are called “funds”).
Further elements, including links to calls, will be added to the programme pages as they become available.
See also the new brochure on the MFF 2021-2027 and NextGenerationEU
Heading 1: Single Market, Innovation and Digital
Research & Innovation
Scientific, technological, economic, environmental and societal impact; support to all forms of research and innovation.
Euratom aims to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continually improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection
Ambitious international project to build the world’s biggest fusion machine, advance fusion energy technology for a greener and more sustainable energy mix
European Strategic Investments
Providing the EU with crucial long-term funding, crowding in private investment, supporting the recovery and a greener, more digital and resilient Europe.
Supporting the delivery of key energy, transport and digital infrastructure cross Europe.
The Digital Europe Programme is the first EU programme that aims to accelerate the recovery and drive the digital transformation of Europe.
Single Market
Empowering and protecting consumers; ensuring food safety, enabling EU small and medium-sized enterprises to thrive.
Protection of the EU’s financial interests; specialised equipment, knowledge and training.
The Fiscalis programme enables national tax administrations to create and exchange information and expertise.
Customs supports the cooperation between customs authorities and protects the financial and economic interests of the EU and its Member States.
Space
EU space policy; satellite technology and innovation; data, navigation, and communication services; fighting climate change; disaster response.
Heading 2: Cohesion and Values
Regional Development & Cohesion
Strengthening EU economic, social and territorial cohesion by correcting imbalances between regions through programmes implemented by local authorities.
The Cohesion Fund aims to reduce economic and social disparities and to promote sustainable development.
Additional funding for the existing 2014–2020 cohesion programmes under ERDF, ESF and FEAD.
The Aid Programme aims to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus.
Recovery and Resilience
The Recovery and Resilience Facility is the key instrument of NextGenerationEU to help the EU emerge stronger and more resilient from the current crisis.
The Technical Support Instrument provides tailor-made technical expertise to EU countries to carry out reforms.
Prevent and combat counterfeiting and related fraud and preserve the integrity of the euro banknotes and coins.
Strengthen cooperation between the EU Member States and 6 Participating States in the field of civil protection.
Investing in resilient, equitable and modern health systems, improving the health of EU citizens and protecting people from cross-border health threats.
Investing in People, Social Cohesion & Values
The European Social Fund+ (ESF+) is the EU’s main instrument for investing in people with the aim of building a more social and inclusive Europe.
Support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport.
For young people wishing to volunteer to help the disadvantaged, provide humanitarian aid, contribute to health and environmental action
Strengthening democracy, rule of law, and fundamental rights.
Protection and promotion of the rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme for providing support to the culture and audiovisual sectors.
Heading 3: Natural Resources & Environment
Agriculture & Maritime Policy
The EAGF funds income support for EU farmers and measures to stabilise agricultural markets.
The EAFRD provides funding to support rural areas and strengthen the EU’s agri-food and forestry sectors.
Common fisheries policy, maritime policy, aquaculture, sustainable development.
Environment & Climate Action
To achieve the shift towards a sustainable, circular and resilient economy, protect and restore the environment, halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
Supporting the transition towards climate neutrality by alleviating its socio-economic impact in the regions most affected.
Heading 4: Migration & Border Management
Migration
Migration, Asylum and Integration; Common European Asylum System; Migration Management; Solidarity.
Border Management
Border Management; EU Common Visa Policy; European Border and Coast Guard, Custom Control Equipment at Customs Border points and Customs laboratories.
Heading 5: Security & Defence
Security
Security of the Union; Tackling radicalisation, terrorism, cybercrime, organised crime; Protecting victims of crime.
Ensuring safe closure of old nuclear reactors, protecting the environment and human health.
Ensuring safe closure of old nuclear reactors, protecting the environment and human health.
Defence
The European Defence Fund is the Commission's key initiative to support, with the EU budget, collaborative research and development of defence capabilities
Heading 6: Neighbourhood & the World
External Action
Global Europe is the EU’s main financial tool to contribute to sustainable development, peace and stability across the globe.
Whenever there is a disaster or humanitarian emergency, the EU provides assistance for the affected countries and populations.
The CFSP contributes to the objectives of preserving peace, preventing conflicts and strengthening international security.
Promoting economic and social development of the Overseas Countries and Territories, increasig their resilience and competitiveness, reducing vulnerability
Pre-Accession Assistance
Supporting EU candidate countries and potential candidates in transforming their societies, legal systems and economies, on the path to EU membership.